Sigma sd Quattro H vs Canon PowerShot A480

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma sd Quattro H and the Canon PowerShot A480, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma sd Quattro H was introduced in February 2016 and Canon PowerShot A480 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma sd Quattro H Highlights

      • 44.8 MP APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon PowerShot A480 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 5 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma sd Quattro H
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A480
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma sd Quattro H and Canon PowerShot A480.

      PROS

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      •   High Resolution Sensor - 44.8 Megapixel
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Sigma sd Quattro H

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma sd Quattro H over Canon PowerShot A480.

      Sigma sd Quattro H vs Canon PowerShot A480
      Larger Sensor APS-H vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 44.8 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6200 x 4152 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 9 vs 5
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 115k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.8 fps vs 0.8 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Canon N100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Canon A1400
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D7500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic L1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7 MP

      Samsung NX500
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      APS-C

      28.2 MP

      Panasonic GF3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic L10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic ZS200
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic GX1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Samsung NX100
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A480

      Canon A480
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A480 over Sigma sd Quattro H.

      Sigma sd Quattro H vs Canon PowerShot A480
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz) vs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 32 MB

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      Canon A495
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A490
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon A800
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma sd Quattro H Canon PowerShot A480
        Live View Autofocus
      WEAKNESSES Sigma sd Quattro H Canon PowerShot A480
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points95
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.8 fps0.8 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sigma sd Quattro H has a 3.0" screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A480 has a 2.50" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sigma sd Quattro H

      Sigma sd Quattro H has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.09x (0.84x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon PowerShot A480.

      Sensor

      Sigma sd Quattro H features a 44.8 megapixel APS-H CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor with dimensions of 26.6 x 17.9 mm and a total area of 476.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot A480 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sigma sd Quattro H is equipped with Dual TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 6200 x 4152 resolution. Canon PowerShot A480 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3648 x 2048, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Sigma sd Quattro H

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Sigma sd Quattro H. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma sd Quattro H it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon PowerShot A480 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sigma sd Quattro H comes with BP-61 battery pack and Canon PowerShot A480 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma sd Quattro H has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot A480 has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sigma sd Quattro H, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A480. Sigma sd Quattro H can shoot continuously up to 3.8 fps. Canon PowerShot A480 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Focusing

      Sigma sd Quattro H has 9 focusing points and Canon PowerShot A480 has 5 focusing points. Sigma sd Quattro H has detection range from -1 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sigma sd Quattro H ranges from 0 to +17 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma sd Quattro H and ±2 range on Canon PowerShot A480. You can also do exposure lock and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma sd Quattro H and exposure bracketing on Canon PowerShot A480.


      Flash

      Canon PowerShot A480 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m. Sigma sd Quattro H has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Sigma sd Quattro H and 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot A480.

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma sd Quattro H body has dimensions of 147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58") and Canon PowerShot A480 body has dimensions of 92 x 62 x 31 mm (3.62 x 2.44 x 1.22"). Sigma sd Quattro H weighs 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz) and Canon PowerShot A480 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

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      92 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma sd Quattro H and Canon PowerShot A480

      Sigma sd Quattro H and Canon PowerShot A480 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      80
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      36
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      79
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      81
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma sd Quattro H and Canon PowerShot A480 and give them scores of 65 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 44.8 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      POOR
      54
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma sd Quattro H

      Canon PowerShot A480

      GOOD
      79
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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